Vehicle summary
ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.
At a glance
This 2001 Ford Focus Petrol 1796cc has had 16 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 4 (75% pass rate). It has 142,379 miles on the clock, averaging 8,359 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.8 Duratec engine is known for duratec 1.8l petrol and timing chain and tensioner.
MOT & Mileage History for VE51 YGJ
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 142,379 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 8,359 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Ford Focus
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Duratec 1.8L Petrol (QQDB/QQDA/QQD variants, Focus Mk1/Mk2)
Timing chain and tensioner
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | VE51 YGJ |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | Focus |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1796cc |
| Year | 2001 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | VE — Worcester, Severn Valley |
| Age identifier | 51 — September 2001 to February 2002 |
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About VE51 YGJ
What car is VE51 YGJ?
VE51 YGJ is a blue Ford Focus, petrol (1796cc). First registered in Worcester in 2001.
What is the mileage of VE51 YGJ?
The last recorded mileage for VE51 YGJ was 142,379 miles, recorded on 20 Feb 2017 during its most recent MOT test.
Has VE51 YGJ passed its MOT?
VE51 YGJ has had 16 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (12 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 20 Feb 2017.
Is VE51 YGJ ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, VE51 YGJ is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2001, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.
How old is VE51 YGJ?
VE51 YGJ is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.